Here is the Bluffton school district summer newsletter released this week. It outlines several summer projects and looks at the coming school year. Here is a portion of the opening column by Greg Denecker, superintendent.
THE ENTIRE NEWSLETTER IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY
By Greg Denecker
We are excited to welcome over 1,200 students on Aug. 27, for an exciting year.
By Monty Siekerman
Aaron Maidlow is the new administrator of Vancrest of Ada. Today, he was found serving pancakes for National Senior Citizens Day. Vancrest invited the community and its residents to a full breakfast at the $6 million facility that opened in May of 2016 and filled rapidly.
Maidlow comes to Ada having served with Autumn Court Healthcare Center in Ottawa and Cridersville Healthcare Center. He and his wife Andrea are the parents of three children, Kaedence, 6, Emmett, 4, and Camry, 1. The family lives in Ottawa.
The Bluffton Icon and sister website, Ada Icon, this week introduce new logos to viewers. The logos unveiling is today.
The redesign project started in May and included several versions and fine-tuning.
"We wanted a uniquely Bluffton and Ada look and feel to our logos," said Fred Steiner of the Icon. "Changing logos isn't something you do overnight. It takes planning, studying other logos and a desire to make viewers feel at home on our websites. We think these new logos achieve that hometown feel."
Bluffton Exempted Village Schools announces a Meet-The-Teacher Event on Thursday, Aug. 23, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
• The elementary school will be open from 5-6 p.m.,
• the middle school from 6-7 p.m., and
• the high school from 7-8 p.m.
"This is an opportunity for parents and students to meet the teachers. In addition, students can familiarize themselves with the buildings and their schedules to be ready for opening day," said Denecker
Bluffton elementary school has several back-to-school announcements, according to Tim Closson, principal. Those follow:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The school supply list is posted on the school website. Kindergarten student supplies will be furnished in their classrooms. • The list is attached at the bottom of this story
Here's information for Bluffton middle school students preparing for the 2018-19 school year from the school website.
Thursday, Aug. 23 - Middle School Meet the Teacher - 6-7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 24 - District Wide Open House - Middle School - 6:30-7:30pm.
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year - Registration packets including information on fees, school supplies, Lifetouch photos, free and reduced lunches, and payment options were mailed on Friday, Aug. 10.
